Dartmouth’s

Cocktail & Wine
Bar

Cocktail & Wine Bar

Dear Friend is a 30 seat cozy cocktail and wine bar in the heart of Downtown Dartmouth.
Join us on 67 Portland St. for a curated food menu to pair with our refreshing selection of craft cocktails, craft beer and interesting wines from around the World.

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Craft Coktails

Hand-crafted recipes designed to make your experience the right way – your way.

Wines

Taste interesting wines from Nova Scotia and around the world. Let’s raise a glass or two dear friend!

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Craft Beers

Grab you favourite local brew and taste local ingredients from around the province.

THE “DEAR FRIEND” STORY

Dear Friend was designed by owners Jeffrey Van Horne and Matthew Boyle of The Clever Barkeep. Longtime Dartmouthians, Van Horne & Boyle wanted to create something special for the community of Downtown,
a place where you can meet a friend and have a conversation over a nice glass of wine, a cold beer or a refreshing cocktail.

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Food & Drink

Our kitchen and bar menus are seasonally inspired and thoughtfully executed. No detail is overlooked.

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Dear Friend’s kitchen is led by Bradley George of Dartmouth and gives guests an opportunity to dine together with small plates. Our small plate menu is highlighted with Dartmouth’s favourite bar snacks and Nova Scotia’s World-class seafood.